Back to the races it seems for Bell & Ross as they roll out three new models associated to their Renault Sport Formula One partnership. All of these new “RS18” models feature a “thumb grip” cut out on the right side of the case. Plus they are also releasing a limited edition BR-X1 model with a tourbillon.

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We’ve been fans of these yellow highlighted timepieces since the first model of this Bell & Ross and Renault alliance came out in 2016. Since those initial “BR-X1 RS16” models we reviewed here; we’ve followed up with “BR 03-94 RS17” here; and find these automobile themed watches have brought a much welcomed diversity to the brand.

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Starting off the new offerings we have this 42mm circle in square case made of microblasted titanium with a solid case back and exposed screws on each of its four corners. Comes equipped with red anodized aluminum pushers and a setting crown in-between them. Topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, which assists with water-resistance on this watch reaching up to 100 meters (330 feet).

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Time is exhibited on a carbon fiber dial with white Arabic numerals and smaller white printed minute index markers. While nearing the bezel is a yellow colored tachymeter scale, circling the dial. There are two sub-dials: a sub-seconds counter at the 3 o’clock position and a 30-minute counter at the 9 o’clock position. The central hands and Arabic numerals have all undergone a luminescent coating, for an enhanced legibility. There is also a date aperture between the 4 and 5 o’clock positions.

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Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS18

This “Bell & Ross BR 03-94 RS18” (Ref#: BR0394-RS18) is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement, caliber BR-CAL.301 with 37 jewels and 28,800 Vph. Power reserve on this watch can reach up to 42 hours, when fully wound. Mounted to the watch is a black perforated rubber with an ultra-resilient black synthetic fabric, while secured to the wrist by a micro-blasted titanium pin buckle. For more up to date information visit the official Bell & Ross website here.

MSRP: $6,500.00 USD

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Next we have the “BR-X1 R.S. 18″ in a 45mm case made of microblasted titanium with a solid case back, except for a small tinted sapphire crystal opening. Comes equipped with rocker pushers to operate the chronograph functions and a setting-crown. The case has yellow rubber inserts on the pushers, near the crown and aforementioned “thumb grip” cut out on the right side of the case. Topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, which assists with water-resistance on this watch reaching up to 100 meters (330 feet).

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Time is exhibited on a skeletonized dial with dark black structure and white metal applique Arabic numerals, followed by small white printed minute index markers. While nearing the bezel on the flange is a yellow colored tachymeter scale, circling the dial. There are two sub-dials: a sub-seconds aligned with the 3 o’clock position and a 30-minute counter aligned with the 9 o’clock position. The skeletonized central hands and Arabic numerals have all undergone a luminescent coating, for an enhanced legibility. Also includes a date aperture located at the 6 o’clock position.

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS 18

This “Bell & Ross BR-X1 RS 18” (Ref#: BRX1-RS18) is powered by a self-winding mechanical movement, caliber BR-CAL.313 with 56 jewels and 28,800 Vph. Power reserve on this watch can last up to 42 hours, when fully wound. Mounted to the watch is a black perforated rubber strap, secured to the wrist by a microblasted titanium pin buckle. For more up to date information visit the official Bell & Ross website here.

MSRP: $21,500.00 USD

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Finally we take a glance at the limited edition “BR-X1 Tourbillon R.S. 18″ in a 45mm case made of microblasted titanium with a sapphire case back, which partially allows to view the inner workings of the mechanical movement. The exhibition case back is a rare feature on the majority of the Bell & Ross collection, but we have one here.

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Also comes equipped with rocker pushers to operate the chronograph functions and a setting-crown. The case also has the yellow “thumb grip” cut out on the right-side and the setting-crown on the left-side of the case. Topped by a sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating, which assists with water-resistance on this watch reaching up to 100 meters (330 feet).

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Time is exhibited on a skeletonized dial with metal applique hour index markers, followed by smaller white printed minute index markers. There are two sub-dials: a sub-seconds with yellow highlights between the 1 and 3 o’clock positions; and a 30-minute counter with red highlights between the 9 and 11 o’clock positions.

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The skeletonized central hands and hour index markers have undergone a luminescent coating, for an enhanced legibility. Plus the aforementioned tourbillion can be seen aligned with the 6 o’clock position, featuring the “ampersand” from the Bell & Ross logo in its midst.

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Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon RS18

This “Bell & Ross BR-X1 Tourbillon RS18” (Ref#: BRX1-CHTB-RS18) is powered by a hand-wound flying tourbillon mechanical movement, caliber BR.CAL.282 with 35 jewels, 282 components and 21,600 Vph. Power reserve on this watch can last up to 96 hours (4 days), when fully wound. Mounted to the watch is a black perforated rubber strap, secured to the wrist by a micro-blasted titanium pin buckle. Unlike the other models featured here this is a limited edition of only 20 manufactured pieces. For more up to date information visit the official Bell & Ross website here.

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